Marx was born to Dick and Ruth Marx. Marx grew up in a mixed faith household where father was Jewish and his mother was a Christian. His father was a jingle writer for commercials for popular products such as 'Chicken of the Sea', which is where Marx got his start writing at the tender age of five. His father also was talented jazz musician, well-known in the Chicago area.
At the age of 17, Marx created a demo to showcase his talents, which landed in the hands of soul artist Lionel Richie. Richie invited Marx to Hollywood saying, "I can't promise you anything, but you should come to L.A." Marx would eventually appear as a background singer in Richie's songs "You Are" and "Running With The Night" as well as on Richie's follow-up album, which included the smash hit "All Night Long".
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Marx's first album, a self-titled work, went multi-platinum, selling nearly 4 million copies. He also earned his first #1 single, "Hold on to the nights", which he told Songfacts.com was inspired by a friend who had the dilemma of having met the love of his life when both the friend and the girl in question were already in relationships. He also had several other top five hits including "Don’t Mean Nothing" (#3), "Should've Known Better" (#3) and "Endless Summer Nights" (#2). He later revealed in an interview on 'VH-1 Classic' that his favorite song that he performed from his first album was "Have Mercy."
*Repeat Offender*
Repeat Offender eventually moved into the #1 spot and gave Marx two more #1 hit singles.
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Rush Street's "Hazard" (#1), which depicted a man's rejection in a fictional version of Hazard, Nebraska. He released Paid Vacation in 1994, Flesh & Bone in 1997, Days in Avalon in 2000 and My Own Best Enemy in 2004.
Richard Marx also sang with Donna Lewis, best known for her hit "I Love You Always Forever", on the track "At the Beginning" of the Anastasia soundtrack. He has sung background vocals for Madonna in her True Blue album.
He has served as a writer/producer for an extensive list of other recording artists, including Barry Manilow, Barbra Streisand, Keith Urban, 98 Degrees, Kenny Loggins, Emerson Drive, Luther Vandross, Michael Bolton, *NSYNC, Olivia Newton-John, Sarah Brightman, SheDaisy, John Farnham and Vince Gill.
Marx was married to Cynthia Rhodes, who starred in the 1987 blockbuster Dirty Dancing and is a former lead singer for 80s pop band Animotion, since 1989. The couple has three sons: Brandon, Lucas, and Jesse. Brandon is the eldest followed by Lucas then Jesse. Marx married Daisy Fuentes in 2015 in Aspen, Colorado.
One of Marx's most recent works is a song titled "Remember When", composed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Performed by LeAnn Rimes, the song may be heard on the park's official 50th Anniversary album, as well as selected times in the park.
Your Goodbye
Richard Marx Lyrics
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Still nothing beating here inside my chest
Day turns into night as if everything's all right,
And then the lonely shadows fall
Just look at what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
Staring at your picture on the wall
Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I'm lonely in the crowd,
The silence is too loud,
And all this darkness hurts my eyes
Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
Turn back the clock somehow
The lyrics of "Your Goodbye" by Richard Marx describe the pain and numbness experienced after a heart-wrenching breakup. As the days pass, the singer finds himself feeling hollow and disconnected from the world around him. He tries to maintain a facade of normalcy, but the loneliness and despair creep up on him, making it impossible to ignore the absence of the one he loves. He can't bring himself to admit the reality of the situation, instead clinging to the hope that it's all just a bad dream.
The line "I can't remember how to breathe" is particularly poignant, highlighting the overwhelming sense of loss that the singer is feeling. The refrain "I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye" reinforces this feeling of hopelessness, as the singer sees no way out of the pain.
The chorus also reveals the internal conflict that the singer is grappling with. His head is telling him to move on, to let go of the past and accept that the relationship is over. However, his heart is still holding on, refusing to let go of the love he once felt. This tension is at the heart of the song, and it's a feeling that anyone who's been through a tough breakup can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Another morning just like all the rest
The day starts off like every other day, without any love or joy in my heart
Still nothing beating here inside my chest
There's an emptiness in me, I don't feel alive
Day turns into night as if everything's all right,
Time passes by and the world keeps moving even though my heart is broken
And then the lonely shadows fall
As night falls, I feel even more alone
Just look at what's become of me
I'm a shell of who I used to be, I'm lost
I can't remember how to breathe
I'm struggling to cope because the pain is too much
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I never imagined that I could feel so much pain and heartache
I can't hold on, I can't let go
I'm stuck in limbo, not able to move forward or let go of the past
My head denies what my heart knows
My mind is telling me to move on, but my heart can't let go
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I can't even say the words out loud, it's too painful
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
I don't think I can ever fully recover from the pain of losing you
Staring at your picture on the wall
I'm finding it hard to let go of the memories we shared
Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I can't even sleep because I'm thinking about you all the time
I'm lonely in the crowd,
Even when I'm surrounded by people, I feel alone and lost
The silence is too loud,
The silence is deafening, it's a constant reminder of your absence
And all this darkness hurts my eyes
The pain and sadness is overwhelming, it's affecting me physically
Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
I just want this pain to end, I wish it was all just a bad dream
Turn back the clock somehow
I wish I could go back in time and change things so we could be together again
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mestersen
Another morning just like all the rest
Still nothing beating here inside my chest
Day turns into night as if everything's all right
And then the lonely shadows fall
Looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
Staring at your picture on the wall
Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I'm lonely in the crowd
The silence is too loud
And all this darkness hurts my eyes
Just looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
Turn back the clock somehow
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
@cillastricklnd2988
WOW!
BRAVO!!!
i didnt wanna listen to this song ..i just lost a lifetime and my sons namesake generally i dont subject myself to pain and we ALLL know how Richard Marx writes those songs and THEN
THE GUY HAS THE NERVE TO SING TO US WITH THAT VOICE OF HIS !!!
oh richard the PLEASURE is ALL OURS!
thank you
and good for YOU sir
CS from Tampa
@shannanbeaulieu
Just when I thought I’ve listened to the best song ever written by Richard Marx, then comes along another song that out does the previous songs he’s written over the years. This man is so incredibly talented with an amazing voice that he’s blessed to share with so many people around the world. I’m so thankful I grew up in the 80’s - those were the best years of my life musically. This song….another masterpiece. Well done Richard.
@simonerampersad6308
i love love love this song beautiful 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢it make me cry so beep inside ❣️ i just love it so much
@denisecook7093
This song hits so close to home. My daughter and I went to see Richard Marx on February 1, 2020. Three years later, I lost her to suicide. She was only 37. Thank you Richard for giving me memories of a lifetime. It was great meeting you.
@wingstofly1664
😢 I am praying for your strength as a mother as you go on with this journey of life .. your message hit home as I think of my uncle who loved music on a level no one could imagine.. sadly he too left life through suicide .. how I feel your pain and pray for your strength ❤
@denisecook7093
@wingstofly1664 thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️
@lidiaberger9102
😍de esa voz❤🥰💥💘
@thelight3735
Amazing unique Richard.there is no music like yours❤
@mestersen
Another morning just like all the rest
Still nothing beating here inside my chest
Day turns into night as if everything's all right
And then the lonely shadows fall
Looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
Staring at your picture on the wall
Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I'm lonely in the crowd
The silence is too loud
And all this darkness hurts my eyes
Just looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
Turn back the clock somehow
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
@bluesharry5098
Danke für die vielen wunderschönen Songs ... 🌺
@giannilabianca3501
Meraviglioso Brano, ascoltarlo vengono i brividi, viva la musica, grazie!!!